What is the new NetApp C-Series?

The NetApp C-Series is a new line of all-flash storage arrays from NetApp. They are introduced as an option in-between NetApp’s hybrid and HDD arrays and NetApp’s high performance all-flash A-Series. This enables customers to unify their hybrid cloud environments across a variety of workloads.

Wondering what QLC flash is?

QLC (Quad-Level Cell) Flash is a type of NAND-based solid-state drive (SSD) technology that uses four bits to store each memory cell. This is different from other types of NAND-based SSDs, such as SLC (Single-Level Cell), MLC (Multi-Level Cell), and TLC (Triple-Level Cell), which use one, two, and three bits per cell, respectively.

QLC flash is used in enterprise storage environments primarily for its high storage density and lower cost per gigabyte compared to other types of SSDs. With its ability to store more bits per cell, QLC flash can achieve higher storage capacities within the same physical space, making it an attractive option for data-intensive applications and workloads that require large amounts of storage.